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A protection order has been made over the fire stricken vessel which sank off shore from Whakatane earlier this week.

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission today issued a protection order over Pee Jay V in order to preserve and protect evidence. Bay of Plenty Regional Council is asking for people to respect this.

The White Island tour boat had 60 people on board when a fire began. The fire quickly spread, engulfing the vessel and forcing people to jump into the sea.

The order prohibits any person from accessing any evidence related to the fire and sinking of Pee Jay V. This includes evidence that may be relevant in establishing the circumstances and causes of the accident.